Barcelona sitting on €650 million goldmine thanks to La Masia brilliance | OneFootball

For years, before Lamine Yamal and co. made their debut, it was said that La Masia was no longer producing talent at the same level as before. 

But if there were any doubts left, the latest figures have changed the story.

According to data published by Transfermarkt, the current value of Barcelona’s academy graduates in the first-team squad is beyond belief.

As relayed by SPORT, the nine La Masia players currently part of the first-team setup hold a combined market value of €620 million. 

On top of that, players transitioning between the reserve team and the senior squad add another €30.5 million in value. 

Yamal tops the valuation

At the centre of this resurgence is Lamine Yamal. Valued at €200 million, the teenager has already become one of the most valuable players in world football. 

Right behind him is Fermin Lopez, whose value has surged to €100 million. That places him among the most valuable Spanish players and one of the top attacking midfielders globally.

Fermin Lopez is the most productive midfielder in Europe. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

In defence, Pau Cubarsi continues to break barriers. Valued at €80 million, he is already among the most valuable centre-backs in the world and one of the best players in his age group. 

Alongside him, Alejandro Balde stands at €55 million, while Eric Garcia has seen his value rise to €35 million.

The midfield depth coming from La Masia is equally impressive. Gavi and Marc Bernal are both valued at €30 million, while Marc Casado continues to earn recognition with a valuation of €20 million.

Adding to this pool of talent is Dani Olmo, valued at €60 million. Although his path has been slightly different, he is still considered a La Masia player.

Lastly, there are players who are juggling between the senior and the youth team, and the latest example is Xavi Espart, who has already seen his market value rise to €5 million following his first-team debut. 

Meanwhile, Alvaro Cortes, currently valued at €2 million, is widely expected to see a sharp rise once he breaks fully into the senior team.